Baupolitik: Teure Mieten fressen höhere Löhne auf: Reiche-Berater sehen in teuren Wohnungen massive Wachstumsbremse
Ein Gutachten des Beirats beim Wirtschaftsministerium zeigt: Wohnraummangel verhindert viele Jobwechsel und bremst so das Wachstum. Die Experten wollen das ändern – mit einer kontroversen Idee.
The housing shortage and high rent prices in Germany are significant problems, according to a new report by the scientific advisory council to the Federal Ministry of Economics. This issue impacts not only individual consequences but also the economic development of the entire country. The council, composed of 37 economists, jurists, and other experts, is advising Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) and her officials.
They found that high living costs hinder workforce mobility, particularly in growth regions, making it difficult for people to accept better-paid jobs due to the lack of affordable housing. This leads to a loss of opportunities for the entire economy. To address this, creating more housing in growth regions should be a central goal of economic policy.
The shortage of housing and high rent prices also negatively affect companies' ability to recruit international skilled workers. Creating more housing in growth regions is crucial to tackle this issue.
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